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11 classes scheduled
GID 1
HISTORY OF GRAPHIC DESIGN
4 units
- Description: A study of the development of visual communication in art, graphic design, illustration, and popular culture. Emphasis on the role, impact, and interpretation of images, symbols, and typography used in informative and persuasive media.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory: Advisory: Not open to students with credit in ART 36 or GRDS 36.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 4 hours lecture per week. 48 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area: Arts & Humanities
- Transferability: Both
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
TO CONTACT AN INSTRUCTOR VIA EMAIL: lastnamefirstname@foothill.edu For more information about the Graphic & Interactive Design department, contact the department chair: Carolyn Brown at browncarolyn@foothill.edu or call (415) 997.9270. The Graphic & Interactive Design department website can be found at: https://foothill.edu/gid
Section:
GID -001.-01W
Course Number (CRN):
22564
Dates:
9/23/2024 - 12/13/2024
| Type | Room | Day & Time | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| TBA | Online | TBA TBA | DAY, MICHAEL |
| Modality | Textbook(s) | Footnote |
|---|---|---|
| Check Bookstore | n/a |
GID 31
GRAPHIC DESIGN DRAWING
4 units
- Description: Developing drawing skills using a variety of pen and ink techniques for visually communicating ideas. Students will learn to simplify complex and realistic images, and express design concepts for graphic design, illustration, product design, and annotated drawings rapidly and effectively.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory: Advisory: Not open to students with credit in GID 70 or GRDS 60.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 3 hours lecture per week, 3 hours lab per week. 72 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:
- Transferability: Both
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
TO CONTACT AN INSTRUCTOR VIA EMAIL: lastnamefirstname@foothill.edu For more information about the Graphic & Interactive Design department, contact the department chair: Carolyn Brown at browncarolyn@foothill.edu or call (415) 997.9270. The Graphic & Interactive Design department website can be found at: https://foothill.edu/gid
Section:
GID -031.-01
Course Number (CRN):
21685
Dates:
9/23/2024 - 12/13/2024
| Modality | Textbook(s) | Footnote |
|---|---|---|
| Check Bookstore | n/a |
GID 33
GRAPHIC DESIGN STUDIO I
4 units
- Description: Introduction to graphic design and visual communication. Projects include composition, typography, image editing, and logo design. Design principles are explored through creative projects. Students apply fundamental graphic design skills using professional practices and industry standard software design packages to complete the graphic design activities in this course.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory: Advisory: Not open to students with credit in GID 50 or GRDS 53.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 3 hours lecture per week, 3 hours lab per week. 72 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:
- Transferability: Both
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
TO CONTACT AN INSTRUCTOR VIA EMAIL: lastnamefirstname@foothill.edu For more information about the Graphic & Interactive Design department, contact the department chair: Carolyn Brown at browncarolyn@foothill.edu or call (415) 997.9270. The Graphic & Interactive Design department website can be found at: https://foothill.edu/gid
Section:
GID -033.-01W
Course Number (CRN):
20820
Dates:
9/23/2024 - 12/13/2024
| Modality | Textbook(s) | Footnote |
|---|---|---|
| Check Bookstore | n/a |
Section:
GID -033.-02Y
Course Number (CRN):
22110
Dates:
9/23/2024 - 12/13/2024
| Modality | Textbook(s) | Footnote |
|---|---|---|
| Check Bookstore | n/a |
GID 34
GRAPHIC DESIGN STUDIO II
4 units
- Description: Continuation of GID 33. Students engage in problem solving with real-world graphic design projects. Focus on creative solutions that effectively use type, image, and layout. Projects include brochure, advertisement, interface, and package design. Creative ideas are explored in sketches, rough layouts, and finished compositions. Students learn and use professional practices and industry standard software design packages to complete the graphic design activities in this course.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory: Advisory: Not open to students with credit in GID 51.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 3 hours lecture per week, 3 hours lab per week. 72 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:
- Transferability: Both
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
TO CONTACT AN INSTRUCTOR VIA EMAIL: lastnamefirstname@foothill.edu For more information about the Graphic & Interactive Design department, contact the department chair: Carolyn Brown at browncarolyn@foothill.edu or call (415) 997.9270. The Graphic & Interactive Design department website can be found at: https://foothill.edu/gid
GID 41
DIGITAL ART & GRAPHICS
4 units
- Description: Introduction to using computers and software for painting, drawing, image processing, photo composites, typography and time-based works. Emphasis on image making and creative problem solving.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory: Advisory: Not open to students with credit in ART 14D, GID 74, or GRDS 56.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 3 hours lecture per week, 3 hours lab per week. 72 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:
- Transferability: Both
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
TO CONTACT AN INSTRUCTOR VIA EMAIL: lastnamefirstname@foothill.edu For more information about the Graphic & Interactive Design department, contact the department chair: Carolyn Brown at browncarolyn@foothill.edu or call (415) 997.9270. The Graphic & Interactive Design department website can be found at: https://foothill.edu/gid
Section:
GID -041.-01W
Course Number (CRN):
22559
Dates:
9/23/2024 - 12/13/2024
| Modality | Textbook(s) | Footnote |
|---|---|---|
| Check Bookstore | n/a |
GID 49
GAME ART & DESIGN
4 units
- Description: This course introduces the creative and technical aspects of computer and video game art and design. Students learn conceptual and practical skills for bringing a comprehensive artistic vision to the creation of computer and video games, including concept art, character design, interface design, storytelling, and gameplay. Projects emphasize creative design processes and digital prototyping of art for 2-D and 3-D computer and video games.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory:
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 3 hours lecture per week, 3 hours lab per week. 72 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:
- Transferability: Both
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
TO CONTACT AN INSTRUCTOR VIA EMAIL: lastnamefirstname@foothill.edu For more information about the Graphic & Interactive Design department, contact the department chair: Carolyn Brown at browncarolyn@foothill.edu or call (415) 997.9270. The Graphic & Interactive Design department website can be found at: https://foothill.edu/gid
Section:
GID -049.-01W
Course Number (CRN):
22398
Dates:
9/23/2024 - 12/13/2024
| Modality | Textbook(s) | Footnote |
|---|---|---|
| < $30 Check Bookstore |
n/a |
GID 55
USER EXPERIENCE (UI/UX) DESIGN
4 units
- Description: Design and develop successful user experiences (UI/UX) for mobile devices. Identify users and analyze their needs and behaviors. Organize content, create pathways, design media, and produce reusable elements. Appreciate the significance of branding. Conduct usability testing and collect data. Design iterations based on data findings. Explore issues in mobile design for multiple devices. Develop proficiency with professional software for mobile development.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory:
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 3 hours lecture per week, 3 hours lab per week. 72 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:
- Transferability: CSU
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
TO CONTACT AN INSTRUCTOR VIA EMAIL: lastnamefirstname@foothill.edu For more information about the Graphic & Interactive Design department, contact the department chair: Carolyn Brown at browncarolyn@foothill.edu or call (415) 997.9270. The Graphic & Interactive Design department website can be found at: https://foothill.edu/gid
Section:
GID -055.-01W
Course Number (CRN):
21183
Dates:
9/23/2024 - 12/13/2024
| Modality | Textbook(s) | Footnote |
|---|---|---|
| < $30 Check Bookstore |
n/a |
GID 56
WEBSITE DESIGN
4 units
- Description: Basic instruction using the computer for website and interface design. Emphasis on interactive media and creative problem solving.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory: Advisory: Not open to students with credit in GRDS 94.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 3 hours lecture per week, 3 hours lab per week. 72 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:
- Transferability: CSU
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
TO CONTACT AN INSTRUCTOR VIA EMAIL: lastnamefirstname@foothill.edu For more information about the Graphic & Interactive Design department, contact the department chair: Carolyn Brown at browncarolyn@foothill.edu or call (415) 997.9270. The Graphic & Interactive Design department website can be found at: https://foothill.edu/gid
GID 60
CAREERS IN THE VISUAL ARTS
2 units
- Description: Exploring the field of visual arts including commercial arts, graphic design, photography, video arts, website design, and illustration. Survey of career paths including art studios, company art departments, advertising agencies, freelance, and other job opportunities for creative services professionals.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory: Advisory: Not open to students with credit in GRDS 50 or VART 50.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 2 hours lecture per week. 24 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:
- Transferability: CSU
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
TO CONTACT AN INSTRUCTOR VIA EMAIL: lastnamefirstname@foothill.edu For more information about the Graphic & Interactive Design department, contact the department chair: Carolyn Brown at browncarolyn@foothill.edu or call (415) 997.9270. The Graphic & Interactive Design department website can be found at: https://foothill.edu/gid
Section:
GID -060.-01W
Course Number (CRN):
21688
Dates:
9/23/2024 - 12/13/2024
| Type | Room | Day & Time | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Online | TBA TBA | BROWN, CAROLYN |
| Modality | Textbook(s) | Footnote |
|---|---|---|
| Check Bookstore | n/a |
Section:
GID -060.-60D
Course Number (CRN):
22678
Dates:
9/23/2024 - 12/19/2024
DUAL ENROLLMENT
| Type | Room | Day & Time | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | WSHS | TBA TBA | LIPIANSKY, DENISE |
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